STAINLESS STEEL (SS)
A Stainless Steel (SS) finish offers good tensile strength and corrosion resistance, but is typically more expensive than other options. Stainless Steel can also handle low (cryogenic) and high temperatures. The most common grades of Stainless Steel are A2 (304) and A4 (316), which offer a good form of corrosion resistance making them suitable for outdoor applications. However, A4 (316) grade has a higher corrosion resistance than A2 (304) and should be chosen for; food processing, marine and chemical environments. Read more
Stainless Steel Advantages:
- Offers high degree of strength and corrosion resistance.
- Can be used in marine and chemical environments.
- Aesthetically pleasing finish.
Stainless Steel Disadvantages:
- Higher cost option (although depending upon conditions can be a very cost effective by reducing maintenance and replacement).
- Due to strength can be harder to work with when installing.